The House Committee on Education today passed legislation sponsored by State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) that would expand access to computer science classes in Indiana schools.
Senate Bill 172 would require all public and charter schools to offer a computer science course as a one-semester elective at least once each school year by 2021.
“Advanced manufacturing and information technology are two high-demand industries ready to hire Hoosier workers, and experience in computer science is a skill becoming more valuable to employers statewide,†Sullivan said. “Expanding student access to computer science classes will help align the skills they gain at school with the needs of our Indiana employers.â€
Sullivan said the proposal would also establish the Next Level Computer Science Grant Program to help local schools train teachers to instruct computer science courses.
The proposal can now be considered by the full House of Representatives. Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about this legislation.
